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Thursday briefing: Why Russia’s drone attack marks ‘a new level of hostility’ in the war

In today’s newsletter: More than a dozen drones entered Polish airspace, the first time in the war a Nato country has been pulled into direct military action – and a notable escalation

The Guardian - UK

Should NATO’s eastern bloc expect more drone attacks as Russia and Belarus start Zapad-2025?

On Friday, Russia and Belarus are set to begin their joint military exercises. Poland announced earlier this week that it will shut down its border with Belarus during the Zapad-2025 drills, calling them “very aggressive”. Then, Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday.

Euronews

A US Orthodox nun became an online influencer. Then she spoke out against the war

Sister Vassa Larin was widely known for teaching thousands on YouTube about saints and holy days

The Independent UK

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Trump or no Trump, Europe’s relationship with the US will never recover

Optimists cling to a faith in the old alliance, but the best we can achieve is an amicable divorce, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims Russian drone incursion into Poland ‘could’ve been a mistake’

Poland's PM Tusk says ‘huge number’ of drones entered Polish airspace during major attack on western Ukraine

The Independent UK

UK to produce drones to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacks

The drones will be designed by Ukraine, with support from UK scientists and technicians

The Independent UK

UK to mass produce drones to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacks

It is the first project under a technology-sharing deal with Kyiv, the Ministry of Defence said.

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Russia is brazenly provoking the west. Putin must be left in no doubt of the consequences

Germany and Italy may have legitimate fears of escalation but this was no accident – it was a violation of Nato territory, says Paul Taylor, senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Poland shoots down Putin’s drones and warns it’s ‘closer to conflict than at any time since World War II’

Washington’s ambassador to Nato vowed the US will defend ‘every inch of Nato territory’ as Russia faces worldwide condemnation for drone incursion

The Independent UK

Europe must stand with Poland

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones is rightly described as having brought the Eastern European country closer to conflict than at any time since the Second World War. There can be no substitute for collective security – with or without Donald Trump

The Independent UK

David Bowie's archive opens to the public. Fans can see and touch 1000s of his items

David Bowie's archive opens to the public this week, revealing a treasure trove of unrealized projects and personal items

The Independent UK

UK looking to bolster NATO air defence over Poland in response to Russian drone attacks

Defence Secretary John Healey accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ‘testing’ Western allies with the attack

Evening Standard

War games involving Russia and Belarus start this week. What to know about the military drills

The last time Russia and Belarus held major joint military drills in 2022, Moscow sent its troops into Ukraine just days later

The Independent UK

UK military to look at 'bolstering' Polish airspace after 'Russian violations'

THE British military has been asked to look at how to “bolster” Nato air defences over Poland after alleged incursions on the country’s…

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Evening Standard

Healey asks military to look at how UK can help bolster Polish defences

The Defence Secretary held talks in London with defence officials from Poland, Italy, France and Germany.

Axios

Poland, NATO leaders condemn Russian drones in Polish airspace

In response, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took the rare step of invoking the NATO Treaty's Article 4.

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen calls for suspension of EU free trade with Israel

Commission president cites illegal West Bank settlement plans, Gaza and attempts to ‘undermine two-state solution’

The Independent UK

EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new and hostile trade realities and other major powers

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The Independent UK

Voices: Putin’s goading Nato: He’s gambling that all it can launch against him is fearsome rhetoric

COMMENT: The case for invoking an Article 5 collective response against Russia’s drone incursion into Poland isn’t as simple as it first looks for Nato, writes Mary Dejevsky. So what, then, is its least-worst option?

Evening Standard

OPINION - Vladimir Putin is now on a declared war path – and Britain is unprepared

It has been a bad 24 hours for western air defence systems over Poland and Qatar. A flight of Russian one-way suicide drones penetrated deep into Polish territory overnight, causing airfields to be closed, including the Chopin airfield at Warsaw.

The Independent UK

UK fires warning shot to Putin and says Poland airspace breach has ‘united’ Nato

John Healey said British forces could be used to bolster Polish air power after ‘extremely reckless’ move by Russia

Evening Standard

UK condemns ‘unprecedented violation’ after Poland shoots down Russian drones

Defence Secretary John Healey said the move took Russia’s aggression to ‘a new level of hostility’.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Poland shoots down drones over its territory amid Russian attack on Ukraine

PM says operation followed ‘repeated violations of Polish airspace’. Plus, New Mexico to be first state to offer free universal childcare

The Guardian - AU

Trump blames ‘radical left’ for Charlie Kirk shooting, but does not mention attacks on Democrats as search for suspect continues – as it happened

In Oval Office address, Trump vows retribution, but neglects to mention murder of Melissa Hortman, attack on Paul Pelosi and threats to Mike Pence

Radio France Internationale

Poland calls NATO talks after downing Russian drones in airspace breach

Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during a widespread attack on neighbouring Ukraine on Wednesday, marking the first time a NATO member has fired weapons during the three-year conflict.

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